Peacock Room

"The elegant cocktail bar in Hotel Fontenot downtown serves a brunch menu that aims to get the party started, ideal for a group in every way. An eye-popping brunch tower great includes caviar & potato cakes, truffle deviled eggs, crispy Gulf oysters, salt and pepper shrimp, petite quiche Lorraine, shaved prosciutto di parma, pimento cheese & creole cracklins’ (there’s also Gulf shrimp and grits, bourbon pecan sticky buns, and the banana bread French toast with toffee crumble, bacon jam, and maple syrup). Drinks are equally group-friendly, like the Chambong Spritz for 2 or 8, mimosa service, and the Pineapple Express with vodka, Pimm’s, tepache, strawberry, lemon, and Cava in a punch bowl for 8." - Eater Staff

"Kimpton Hotel Fontenot has two showstopping venues, each with their own NYE scene going on. At King Brasserie & Bar, Chef Samuel Peery is offering a decadent four-course tasting menu featuring the likes of prime rib and foie gras. Next door, soak up the sexy scene at the Peacock Room, with performances by Da Lovebirds, DJ Pedro the Juice, and others with a champagne toast to welcome 2025. Reserve here for the $110 dinner at King and here for the Peacock Room." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"Soak up the showy scene at the Peacock Room, where chef Samuel Peery is offering a decadent four-course tasting menu followed by a champagne midnight toast. King, the hotel’s brasserie, is also serving a four-course stunner of a menu, featuring the likes of bluefin tuna belly, lobster and foie gras, and 40 day-aged ribeye. Reserve here for the $110 dinner at King and here for the Peacock Room." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"The chic and playful bar/restaurant in the Kimpton Hotel is hosting a Halloween costume contest and party on Saturday, October 29 from 6 p.m. to midnight (DJ Nice Rack will play from 8 to 11 p.m.). The winner of the costume contest, to be announced at 10 p.m., will receive a complimentary one-night stay at the hotel. Reservations are encouraged." - Clair Lorell

"The espresso martini might be the pumpkin spice of martinis, but the Peacock Room’s version is anything but basic. The Right Place/Wrong Time is made with Grey Goose vodka, espresso, and coconut cream for a creamier take on a typically bitter drink. Like every other espresso martini, this one needs to be photographed in its Instragrammable chalice at the equally Instagram-worthy Peacock Room." - Adriana Lopez